How to Get Proof of Earnings for a Self Employed Person

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It isn't as easy to provide proof of earnings if you are self-employed as you don't necessarily have regular pay stubs or W-2 forms to provide as evidence of income. The most common reasons you would need to provide proof of income involve obtaining a mortgage, rental property, personal or vehicle loan, or certain types of business credit. However, there are some documents that you can provide to show your income if you are self-employed.

Keep copies of all deposit slips. These can help you show income because they are a record of money going into an account.

Deposit slips will have the date of the deposit, the amount, and your name or business on them.

These can document exactly how much income you have going into an account.

When a deposit is made, these are often stamped or printed on for verification by the bank. Sometimes, the bank will provide you with a paper receipt for your deposit. You should keep all of these records.

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Simply state that you have no income and receive no money from working or from investments or retirement funds. I include a single page of my bank statement showing the amount of money I have in my checking and savings accounts. Then wait to see if whomever you are providing this letter to asks for more info. By dating and signing the letter, you are stating it is the truth, and most places that ask for a "no income" letter will accept this.

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